IN PERSON PART TIME Higher Level Math Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time, $30 to $40 hourly

PART TIME Higher Level (8th & up) Credentialed MATH Teacher

We are hiring credentialed and/or experienced higher level math teachers to join our team of experienced and passionate educators. You must have at least two years of experience teaching math for grades 8 and above. Experience in teaching or tutoring trigonometry, statistics, or calculus is a plus. The ideal candidate for this position will have a B.A./B.S. in a relevant field (Master’s Degree or Phd preferred).

The ideal candidate will teach a variety of math courses and differentiate instruction for learners at all levels.

You will be asked to lead a small student learning community (SLC) off-site at local schools or meet with students one-on-one at our Los Altos office. SLC is a learning community of up to 15 students. Hybrid teaching, with occasional online and mainly in-person instruction.

This position offers approximately 18-20 hours per week with opportunities for increased working hours, if interested. The workday will be Monday - Friday, approximately 3-7pm or 3:30-7:30pm with additional hours as requested and/or if desired.

If you love math, and are looking for a flexible opportunity to build your resume or supplement your current employment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Here at CAP, we value a work/life balance, therefore our teaching staff can work remotely on Fridays and utilize that time for prep work and occasional student meetings. You will be a valued, contributing member of our team, in an environment that is collaborative, flexible, and devoid of bureaucracy.

What We Have to Offer:

By joining CAP, you’ll be able to help students reach their fullest potential, instill a love and a joy for learning, and feel good that you’ve made such a tremendous impact in students’ lives. This will allow you to really differentiate your instruction, and personalize your teaching to the individual needs of each student. Because CAP is rapidly growing, you will have growth opportunities for leadership roles and/or the ability to work on innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Create curriculum and lesson plans that meet the needs of the students
• Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and the founder
• Be open to constructive criticism and feedback on teaching methodologies
• Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the students
• Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students
• Respond to the needs of the families and students
• Implementing developmentally appropriate activities for the age group

Professional Qualifications:

Teachers applying for this position are required to have, at minimum:

• The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience teaching higher level math and a B.A./B.S. in a relevant field (Master’s Degree or Phd. preferred)
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with teaching or tutoring in the areas of calculus, Algebra 1 & 2, geometry and trigonometry. 
• California Teaching or Child Development Permit, or demonstrated current eligibility to obtain a permit
• Must have a strong passion for math, enjoy working with middle and upper school students, possess the emotional acuity and personality to inspire and engage kids, and maintain an excellent sense of humor.
• Must be able to create a fun yet engaging curriculum
• Understand how to facilitate a positive learning environment

While not required for consideration, we would prefer candidates to have:

• AA or BA in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or a directly related field
• 2 years experience as Lead Teacher in a classroom

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $30-40 per hour

About College Advising Prep:

College Advising Prep (CAP) consists of passionate advisors and educators who have invaluable experience in the education field, specifically in the areas of teaching, college admissions, educational research, as well as academic and career counseling.

CAP identifies and addresses students’ academic weaknesses, thus, building students toward a process of getting them accepted to the college of their dreams. That means understanding any existing learning gaps between their current academics and where they should be in order to be successful in college. And we have the curriculum built to increase their aptitude, skills, and self-confidence.

We are a full-fledged service organization that is dedicated to helping a student go in the direction he or she ultimately wants to go!